We were recently requested to demolish a gunite rock pool in Durban North and replace it with a fibreglass swimming pool shell. Although our company builds more gunite pools than fibreglass pools, the installation of a fibreglass pool in Durban is a lot quicker, less messy and easier to maintain so Fibreglass pools are cheaperRead more
Is your swimming pool pump sucking air from somewhere? Signs that your swimming pool pump is sucking air are easy to notice. The suction pipe (the pipe joining the pool weir to the pump) has to be airtight to be effective. If there is a break in the pipe, your Kreepy won’t work. To tellRead more
Kreepy not working when you get home from work? By Kreepy, we mean any automatic pool cleaner or APC. Some call it a Baracuda or a Zodiac, but Kreepy is the generic name most use for an automatic pool cleaner. Interestingly enough, we use ‘Kreepy’ mostly in South Africa because the first-ever automatic pool cleanerRead more
Rough pool surface, why does this happen? Rough pool surfaces can be harsh on swimmers’ feet. There is much discussion about what type of finish to surface your swimming pool. Main causes of a rough pool surface. (Mostly with plastered pools) Poor water balance Inferior quality marble plaster Incorrect application There are three popular typesRead more
The technology in the marble plaster used in the construction of gunite (concrete) swimming pools has advanced in leaps and bounds over the last five to 10 years. Back in the day, pool companies used to buy their white cement and marble dust separately and then mix it together in the emptied swimming pool. AfterRead more
Having a swimming pool put into your garden is one of the best investments you can make in your family’s health and happiness. Not only will it bring you many hours of fun and relaxation, but it will also provide a great way to exercise, entertain your friends and generally enjoy a higher quality ofRead more
Hi Jason Thank you for your company’s services. What a lovely bunch of guys. The job was tackled very efficiently and Frank and I are delighted. Best regards….Pauline Swift September 2017Read more
Why is having your pool built in winter a great idea? Only when summer is around the corner do lots of people suddenly spring into action and decide to engage a pool company to build a swimming pool. There are plenty of good reasons to HAVE a swimming pool in summer, but hardly any reasonsRead more
Best Time to Build a Pool Winter is the best time to build a pool in Kzn because summer is our rainfall season. We love the rain in the summer; It’s what makes our province so beautiful and green. The disadvantage of a rainy season is that if you are building onto your home orRead more
Some of the most basic things are overlooked when building a swimming pool. For example, where to position the weir, where to position the aimflow jet and the filter and pump. Having a badly positioned weir could render the pool a nightmare to maintain. The best place to place the weir is in the middleRead more
